When should you return to work had a tkr end of jan

Bones, joints and muscles
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My job is in a school kitchen 9till 3 it's a standing job still on a walking stick to to see my consultant on 28 may. Just got a letter school want me to go to see healthwork then a one to one meeting education hr

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Hi I had my TKR on 9th January, my job is like you is standing all day, my work have rang me from the day I got out of hospital 15th January every week up until this day asking when I'm returning , I got a letter today asking me to a formal meeting next week with my boss and HR, I'm going to the meeting to see what they say, after standing for a period of time or walking my knee swells a Lot and is very pain ful , I am still on pain meds at night. Only you can decided when you go back , if you are using a stick I would say it's a bit early for you, I use a stick if I've done to much . It would be easier if it was an office job. Do not rush it xx

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If your not ready to go back to work don't go.

Get sick note from your doctor. Then they have to give you the time off.

You can't rush back when your going to be on your feet all day.

I feel worn out just getting out of bed and doing all my exercises.

Sue

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Everyone is different unfortunately but I know some work places are quite strict about how long you’re off.   I also work in a school and on my feet most of the 5 hours, I went back on a phased return at 3 months but I had no walking aids at that point.   Full time by 5 months.  Maybe you need to check your terms of employment before your meeting so there are no surprises. Good luck with it all. Sharon 

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I know Sharon go back to see my consultant on the 28th this month x-ray got to be done and do the exercises in so not ready yet but hopefully soon. Thank u sharon.x

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Sorry mean susan.xx

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I know Sharon but I am on my feet for 6hrs as I work in the school kitchen where do I check your terms of employment sharon. I go to see my consultant on 28 this month got to get x-ray in doing my exercises as well. Thank u sharon.x

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I was off work 6 month with each knee. Don't go back before you are ready, you won't be doing yourself any favours if you do. 

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Hi Natalie it's a joke in not ready to go back to work yet as like you my knee will swell up and also in pain. I'm still in pain killers which I take at night. I will go to the health and also to the meeting. Very true if u work in a office you are sitting down not standing i go to see my consultant on the 28th of this month.x thank you natalie. Also exercises three times a day.x

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Not sure about your place of work but mine told me after 12 weeks they will bid my job according to FMLA rules. They will still continue to pay my disibilty but I may not have a job when I return unless I come back within 12 weeks. It’s only been 4 weeks so far 

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That is so wrong Linda fmla rules are not so don't agree x

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Thank you David it does depend on the type of job you are doing I work in a school kitchen not a sitting down job. So I will go back when I know I am safe and when my consultant says it is ok.x

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And very true as well.

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Oh that sounds so like the education dept! 

Many moons ago, when my kids were young, I worked in a primary school kitchen. It is not the easiest of jobs, & you do not say how long ago your TKR op was, but I would say if you are still using a stick to help walk, you really shouldn't be considering it as yet. I do not see them allowing you if you are still using a walking aid! In a kitchen? Dangerous! Health & Safety wouldn't allow it!!

Returning to work depends on an awful lot & is different for every individual.

Only you can decide as to whether you are able to work at this moment. You may have to attend a meeting but if you are medically unfit they cannot make you go back just yet! If necessary see your GP & get a Drs Certificate.  

Marilyn 

XX

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Terms of employment in handbook or you can ask for a copy I guess from payroll? 

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When I had my first tkr in 2011 I had to fill out Family Medical Leave paperwork guarenteeing my job for 3 months. ( The Family Medical Leave Act) I had a desk job so I was able to go back at 8 weeks. I elevated my knee on a chair and hobbled to the bathroom. I'm sure they would have kept my job open longer. I hope they will for you. I can't imagine standing that long. Praying for you.

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Hi Marilyn got tkp end of jan this year go to see my consultant 28 of this month. Got to get x-ray done yes medical certificate send runs out at the end of this month. So just need to see and what consultant has got to say if needs I will get a medical certificate from hospital. Thank you marilyn. True that's education for u.x

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Thank you Linda as it's inside your knee which has a lot of healing to do. Hopefully they will as I have been there 27yrsx

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Thank u sharon.x

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Thank you how can a doctor who I have never seen before go against my own consultant